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Backup Restore Windows 10 Machines Using Veeam Endpoint Backup Free? Veeam released a new, improved, feature-rich version of Veeam Endpoint Backup Free 1.5. We can use Veeam Endpoint Backup Free 1.5 to backup desktops and laptops running Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, etc. This software supports Windows 7 SP1 or later and Windows 2008 R2 SP1 […]

Let’s download a free eBook on how to get Hyper-V Performance. We keep hearing about common performance issues in Hyper-V environments, but this can’t always be due to native Hyper-V issues. These types of performance issues could be caused by noisy neighbor VMs or nasty storage attached to the VMs.  To help IT admins with […]

Let’s discuss how to Upgrade the SCCM ConfigMgr Current Branch to the Next Version of Configuration Manager. The upgrade process of the SCCM Current Branch (CB) is entirely different from the service pack (SP) or feature pack (R2/3) upgrades of previous versions of SCCM (2007, 2012, etc..). You don’t need to download the setup from Microsoft and install it […]

How do you monitor SAP application servers with SCOM OpsMgr? Monitoring SAP systems, Applications, and Databases is a multifaceted exercise, and with this complexity, reaching optimal performance is not an easy goal.  SCOM/OpsMgr cannot natively handle the integrities of the entire SAP environment. Instead, we need the SCOM SAP Management Pack (MP) to monitor the SAP […]

Let’s discuss the SCCM ConfigMgr Create TsMedia Failed with Error 0x800b0108 Configuration Manager. In the SCCM hierarchy, we started facing an odd issue: Task Sequence Boot Media creation failed with error code 0x800b0108. We could reproduce the issue in different SCCM 2012 primary servers in the environment. A Microsoft CSS engineer mentioned that it might be […]

How do you add apps to the business store and install the Intune Company Portal without using an MS account? How do you add apps to the business store and install the Intune Company Portal without using an MS account? When a Windows 10 device is AAD + MDM enrolled, as explained in the following blog […]

Let’s discuss the SCCM ConfigMgr CB and how to install the Secondary Site Design Thoughts Configuration Manager. Installing the SCCM Current Branch (CB) secondary server is straightforward; however, we can encounter some issues. Some design considerations are essential before introducing a secondary site in the SCCM CB infrastructure. The Latest Secondary Site post is SCCM […]

Let’s discuss More Flatter Hierarchy with SCCM Some Smart Decisions Configuration Manager. Scaling the SCCM hierarchy is crucial in releasing the new SCCM Current Branch with SCCM and Windows 10 servicing options. Planning and designing the infrastructure is essential to SCCM CB. We must carefully and smartly identify when to use additional distribution points or management […]

Let’s discuss how to change or upgrade the Windows 10 edition using SCCM’s current branch CB. How can we change the Windows 10 Professional version/edition to Enterprise? This is explained in my previous post here. The manual process described in the last post is suitable for thousands of machines. Instead, we can use the SCCM Current Branch 1511 default […]

Let’s discuss the Fix Intune Sync Error 0x80072f0c Issue. A greenfield environment with all new trail versions of SCCM, AD, Intune, AAD Premium, and EMS. SCCM’s current branch is connected to a trail Intune subscription, and on-premises AD is synced with  Azure AD Premium using AD Connect. I can see on-premises AD users in the Azure AD […]

Let’s discuss how to Restart SMS Executive Threads Cloud User Sync from Registry ConfigMgr Configuration Manager. Do you know how to restart the SMS execute threads like “SMS_DMP_DOWNLOADER” and “SMS_CLOUD_USERSYNC” of SCCM / ConfigMgr Current Branch (CB)? Yes, this can be done via the SCCM Service manager. It’s pretty straightforward. The post here provides more details about the […]

Let’s discuss how difficult it is to Read and Store Log File Information. Here is the Solution with SCOMMost applications write loads of details into log files, and logs are very important for troubleshooting. Business-critical applications write health and performance information to log files, which are often left unattended and archived. It is difficult to Read Store […]

How can I get Visibility Control on SCCM Content Over WAN Traffic? Systems management has never been the same since SCCM. SCCM is fantastic, but third-party vendors have improved it with better content delivery, P2P, WAN optimization, and more. Adaptiva has enhanced SCCM features with its Content Visibility and Control features. In your environment, can […]

Not SCCM 2016 Configuration Manager SCCM Current Branch version Download and Install? At last, the wait is over. Microsoft released the newest version of SCCM /ConfigMgr, known as SCCM/ConfigMgr Current Branch (CB). SCCM CB will be updated every quarter, along with Windows 10. It will be called SCCM 1511. As I mentioned in the previous […]

How do I enable Windows 10 and Windows 8 Patching support for SCCM 2007? First, SCCM 2007 SP2 and above official support for Windows 10 is available only for the Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 long-term servicing branch (LTSB) edition. (Microsoft does not support Other editions of Windows 10). This doesn’t mean other versions of Windows […]

Discuss the Microsoft Intune Mobile App Management MAM Policy Issues and Workaround. I tested the Intune MAM (Mobile Application Management) policies with iPad iOS 9. I had set up the default policies for MAM with Intune. I deployed applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, and Outlook to users as available. I already posted about How […]

Let’s check SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries in this post. CMPivot allows you to quickly assess the state of devices in your environment and take action. Fast channel architecture changed the entire behavior of SCCM. Now it’s not at all a slow-moving server(SMS). You can make it run as fast as you can. The […]

Let’s explore the 3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel. Excel arranges data in a grid with numbered rows and lettered columns. This lets users easily perform calculations and other tasks using formulas and functions. In this article, I will explain how to delete every other row in Excel. There are three […]

This blog post explains Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog. DDM makes it easier to handle updates. Devices can now automatically manage updates based on set policies. This reduces interruptions for users and improves their overall experience. Through macOS Settings, IT administrators can control the macOS versions in their organization, […]

Let’s discuss Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions Based on Your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2. Microsoft extended the default validity of the Entra Refresh token to 90 days. Before the recent update, the validity of tokens was typically 14-90 days, depending on the configuration. Refresh tokens themselves do not require a specific […]

Microsoft rolled out a New Office ADMX Template Version: 5469.1000 for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Project and Visio. This post shows how to import the ADMX template to Intune. The administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office have been significantly updated. IT administrators use the Administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office to manage and […]

Let’s discuss the Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions. Desktop Admins are the real heroes of the IT world because they are real people who interact with end users. They help users resolve various issues in the cyber world. They are technology problem resolvers responsible for establishing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware […]

Hi, there today with a new topic Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As we all know that Edge browser is one of the significant browsers that uses in many organizations. With the help of MS365, they are providing a list of policies for oragnizations. So we […]

Hi there today we are discussing how to Allow or Block Web Authentication Requests on Sites with Broken TLS Certificates in Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As you all know that security measurements are very important for the users Especially using a browser. Here secure method that allows users to log in to websites […]

SCCM DP Roles have PXE and Throttling Options ConfigMgr. Exciting changes have been made to the Configuration Manager 2012 DP and PXE (more details). In Configuration Manager 2012, unifying infrastructure and simplifying administration are two of the release’s three key pillars (the third is user empowerment). Keeping those pillars in mind, we have updated the […]

Let’s discuss how to Enable Alternate Error Pages (AlternateErrorPagesEnabled) in Microsoft Edge. This is a Microsoft Edge policy that allows Edge to connect to a web service. This will help generate URLs and provide search suggestions for problems like DNS errors. The Microsoft 365 Admin Center enables administrators to manage settings through Microsoft products, including […]

Let’s quickly check Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements to get a free upgrade to Windows 11 using the Windows 11 PC Health Check App. Is it possible to fix the issue? Can this PC run Windows 11? For some devices, resolve the problem related to Windows 11 support. Using the PC Health Check app, you […]

Key Takeaways How to Fix a Stuck Legacy Jamf Connector to Restore New Jamf Intune Integration and Mac Device Sync. Organizations using Microsoft Intune and Jamf Pro are experiencing issues with legacy connectors that are now unsupported. Following outdated Microsoft documentation, many admins initially set up the old connection method, only to discover that Jamf […]